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Associate Professor of Saxophone Dr. Casey Grev is among the performers for the Crane Faculty Gala at SUNY Potsdam’s Crane School of Music, to be held on Tuesday, Sept. 3 at 7:30 p.m. in Hosmer Hall. The concert will also stream live online. For more, see www.potsdam.edu/cranelive.

The Crane School of Music Opens New Academic Year with Faculty Gala

SUNY Potsdam's Crane School of Music will officially open the 2024-25 academic year with the annual Faculty Gala, on Tuesday, Sept. 3 at 7:30 p.m. in the Helen M. Hosmer Concert Hall. The performance will also stream live online, at potsdam.edu/craneli...

Aug 28, 2024, 9:48am EDT

SUNY Potsdam received a $20,000 grant from the Alcoa Foundation to support community-based programs at the Wagner Institute for Sustainability and Ecological Research (WISER) Center (pictured).

SUNY Potsdam Receives $20,000 Grant from Alcoa Foundation

The Alcoa Foundation recently renewed grant funding for SUNY Potsdam totaling $20,000 to support community-based programs aimed at increasing food resilience and biodiversity. The grant will continue to bolster work at the College's Wagner Institute fo...

Aug 22, 2024, 10:10am EDT

Dr. Anthony Betrus ’93 & ’94 (left) will open the Fall 2024 Disciplined Inquiry in Education Seminar Series at SUNY Potsdam on Wednesday, Sept. 4, from noon to 1 p.m., in the balcony classroom in the Rebecca V. Sheard Literacy Center.

SUNY Potsdam Announces Return of Disciplined Inquiry in Education Seminar Series

SUNY Potsdam will welcome back guests and faculty for the 2024-25 Disciplined Inquiry in Education Seminar Series again this academic year. The line-up of speakers for the Fall 2024 semester will cover a range of topics, including online learning and ...

Aug 20, 2024, 1:33pm EDT

SUNY Potsdam welcomes new students with its New Student Funnel every fall, with faculty and staff gathering to cheer on new first-year and transfer students as they arrive on campus. This year’s event will be held on Friday, Aug. 23 at 8:30 a.m.

SUNY Potsdam Welcomes New and Returning Students with Fireworks and Carnival

SUNY Potsdam is preparing to welcome its 208th class of new students, as the Class of 2028 is set to settle in on campus and hundreds of students get ready to return for the fall semester. "As we open the doors to a new academic year at SUNY Potsdam,...

Aug 14, 2024, 1:32pm EDT

NYS Department of Financial Services to Offer Community Resource Center for Flood Recovery at SUNY Potsdam

The New York State Department of Financial Services will be on the campus of SUNY Potsdam on Thursday, Aug. 15, from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m., in the Raymond Hall eighth floor boardroom. Staff will be deployed to SUNY Potsdam to provide insurance help to resid...

Aug 13, 2024, 10:23am EDT

SUNY Potsdam received a $25,000 grant from the Arconic Foundation to support STEM educational outreach programs, such as its Careers in STEM days (pictured).

SUNY Potsdam Receives $25,000 Grant from Arconic Foundation

SUNY Potsdam was recently awarded a $25,000 grant from the Arconic Foundation, to support educational outreach in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). The funds will help SUNY Potsdam to fulfill the changing needs of K...

Aug 5, 2024, 4:31pm EDT

Kris McCarthy ’14 (left) of Martintown, Ontario, is a recipient of the 2024 Rising Star Award from the SUNY Potsdam Alumni Association. He is seen here with SUNY Potsdam President Dr. Suzanne Smith (right), who presented him with the honor at Reunion 2024.

SUNY Potsdam Alumni Name Kris McCarthy '14 a 'Rising Star'

The State University of New York at Potsdam Alumni Association recently honored Kris McCarthy '14 of Martintown, Ontario, with the College's Rising Star Award, during Reunion 2024. The Rising Star Award is presented to SUNY Potsdam alumni who have dem...

Jul 16, 2024, 11:00am EDT

Rick Reagan ’90 (right) of Marcellus, N.Y., is the recipient of the 2024 Minerva Award from the SUNY Potsdam Alumni Association. He is pictured here with SUNY Potsdam President Dr. Suzanne Smith, who presented him with the award during Reunion 2024.

SUNY Potsdam Alumni Present 2024 Minerva Award to Rick Reagan '90 of Marcellus, N.Y.

The SUNY Potsdam Alumni Association recently presented the Minerva Award, its highest honor, to Rick Reagan '90 of Marcellus, N.Y., during Reunion 2024. The Minerva Award is presented annually to a graduate who has demonstrated outstanding professiona...

Jul 16, 2024, 10:00am EDT

The SUNY Potsdam Alumni Association has named Bill Mitchell (left) of Potsdam, N.Y., an honorary alumnus. He is seen here after accepting the award from SUNY Potsdam President Dr. Suzanne Smith (right) at Reunion 2024.

SUNY Potsdam Names William Mitchell of Potsdam, N.Y., an Honorary Alumnus

The SUNY Potsdam Alumni Association recently honored the longtime staff member William Mitchell of Potsdam, N.Y., with Honorary Lifetime Membership, during a ceremony at Reunion 2024. Honorary Lifetime Membership is presented to non-alumni who have ma...

Jul 16, 2024, 9:00am EDT

The SUNY Potsdam Alumni Association has named Katie Logan (left) of Madrid, N.Y., an honorary alumna. She is seen here after accepting the award from SUNY Potsdam President Dr. Suzanne Smith (right) at Reunion 2024.

SUNY Potsdam Names Katie Logan of Madrid, N.Y., an Honorary Alumna

The SUNY Potsdam Alumni Association recently honored the longtime staff member Katie Logan of Madrid, N.Y., with Honorary Lifetime Membership, during a ceremony at Reunion 2024. Honorary Lifetime Membership is presented to non-alumni who have made exc...

Jul 16, 2024, 8:00am EDT

About SUNY Potsdam

Founded in 1816, The State University of New York at Potsdam is one of America’s first 50 colleges -- and the oldest institution within SUNY. Now in its third century, SUNY Potsdam is distinguished by a legacy of pioneering programs and educational excellence. The College currently enrolls approximately 3,600 undergraduate and graduate students. Home to the world-renowned Crane School of Music, SUNY Potsdam is known for its challenging liberal arts and sciences core, distinction in teacher training and culture of creativity. To learn more, visit www.potsdam.edu.